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[[File:Dermatophagia.jpg| | {{Infobox medical condition | ||
| name = Dermatophagia | |||
| image = [[File:Dermatophagia.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Dermatophagia affecting the fingers | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]], [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = Compulsive biting of the skin around the nails | |||
| complications = [[Infection]], [[scarring]], [[bleeding]] | |||
| onset = Childhood or adolescence | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Anxiety]], [[stress]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | |||
| risks = [[Anxiety disorders]], [[OCD]] | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical evaluation | |||
| differential = [[Dermatillomania]], [[onychophagia]], [[trichotillomania]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[habit reversal training]], [[medication]] | |||
| medication = [[SSRIs]], [[anxiolytics]] | |||
| frequency = Unknown, but considered rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Dermatophagia''' is a psychological condition that is characterized by a person's urge to bite their own skin, particularly around the fingers and nails. This condition is considered an [[Impulse control disorder|impulse control disorder]] and is often associated with [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)]]. | '''Dermatophagia''' is a psychological condition that is characterized by a person's urge to bite their own skin, particularly around the fingers and nails. This condition is considered an [[Impulse control disorder|impulse control disorder]] and is often associated with [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)]]. | ||
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== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The most common symptom of Dermatophagia is the constant biting of skin around the nails and fingers. This can lead to painful sores, bleeding, and even permanent damage to the skin. Other symptoms may include feelings of anxiety or tension before biting, and relief or satisfaction after biting. | The most common symptom of Dermatophagia is the constant biting of skin around the nails and fingers. This can lead to painful sores, bleeding, and even permanent damage to the skin. Other symptoms may include feelings of anxiety or tension before biting, and relief or satisfaction after biting. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
The exact cause of Dermatophagia is unknown, but it is often linked to anxiety and stress. It is also considered a form of [[Body-focused repetitive behavior|Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB)]], which are behaviors that cause damage to one's own body. | The exact cause of Dermatophagia is unknown, but it is often linked to anxiety and stress. It is also considered a form of [[Body-focused repetitive behavior|Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB)]], which are behaviors that cause damage to one's own body. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for Dermatophagia often involves [[Cognitive behavioral therapy|Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)]], which helps individuals understand and change thought patterns that lead to harmful behaviors. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may also be used to help reduce the urge to bite. | Treatment for Dermatophagia often involves [[Cognitive behavioral therapy|Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)]], which helps individuals understand and change thought patterns that lead to harmful behaviors. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may also be used to help reduce the urge to bite. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Impulse control disorder]] | * [[Impulse control disorder]] | ||
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* [[Body-focused repetitive behavior]] | * [[Body-focused repetitive behavior]] | ||
* [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] | * [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] | ||
[[Category:Psychological disorders]] | [[Category:Psychological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Skin conditions]] | [[Category:Skin conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
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| Dermatophagia | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Compulsive biting of the skin around the nails |
| Complications | Infection, scarring, bleeding |
| Onset | Childhood or adolescence |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| Risks | Anxiety disorders, OCD |
| Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | Dermatillomania, onychophagia, trichotillomania |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, medication |
| Medication | SSRIs, anxiolytics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Unknown, but considered rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Dermatophagia is a psychological condition that is characterized by a person's urge to bite their own skin, particularly around the fingers and nails. This condition is considered an impulse control disorder and is often associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Symptoms[edit]
The most common symptom of Dermatophagia is the constant biting of skin around the nails and fingers. This can lead to painful sores, bleeding, and even permanent damage to the skin. Other symptoms may include feelings of anxiety or tension before biting, and relief or satisfaction after biting.
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of Dermatophagia is unknown, but it is often linked to anxiety and stress. It is also considered a form of Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB), which are behaviors that cause damage to one's own body.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for Dermatophagia often involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals understand and change thought patterns that lead to harmful behaviors. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may also be used to help reduce the urge to bite.
